How far is Pembroke, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Pembroke, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.2 mi
00h 34m
Flight
23.72 mi
38.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.72 mi
Kilometers
38.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.2 mi
Kilometers
48.61 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 AM EDT
Return by in Pembroke
Sat, Apr 18, 12:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke
2026-04-17T23:30
Arrive Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Harris Hill
NY

Census-designated place in Erie County, New York

From Pembroke
15 mi
00h 17m
To Buffalo
15.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alleghany Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Alleghany Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    112 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    617 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    19 mi · 23 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
19 mi · 63%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 21%
Main Road
1.52 mi · 5%
Alleghany Road
0.87 mi · 3%
I 90 West
0.86 mi · 3%
Oak Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

19 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harris Hill
00h 17m from Pembroke
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Pembroke and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harris Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Pembroke and 15.2 miles from Buffalo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Pembroke and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Harris Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harris Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harris Hill.

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

8 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

19 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

33 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

75 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 23.72 mi (38.17 km).

Pembroke

#1 Pembroke

Town in New York, United States

Population4,119
Coordinates42.9975600, -78.4347400
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Road (-78.434806, 42.997462)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.50
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.25 $8.50
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.75 $9.50
Premium $4.86 $5.15 $10.31
Diesel $4.69 $4.98 $9.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke and Buffalo. The current time is 23:30:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.